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Richard Burton 1976

Richard Burton Vintage 1976 Signed Unique Candid 8"x 10"

Candid color matte finish 8" x 10" Kodak paper print of Richard Burton heading out of the hotel Lombardy to perform the last of the Equus plays in 1976, signed twice, more or less, in black felt tip. Unusually inscribed "love", it is indeed signed twice. Also signed by the collector (who wrote an entire book on the back about getting this signed)..

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 4, 2019 at 2:09pm

Anyone? Opinions needed for sale of item.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 2:19pm

Anybody???

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 5, 2019 at 2:30pm

Eric, it definitely has a shot although it is terribly rushed if so. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 2:36pm

Hi Joe, thank you. I'm sure it is his hand - I've collected Burton for many years. By the mid 1960's his writing was nothing like it was mid 1950's. Very illegible. I think there are 1 or 2 secretarials as well in there. I am just looking for conformation to sell. I have an original still from the film version which I plan to offer as well with this unique candid.

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 5, 2019 at 2:46pm

Indeed, in person obtained signatures can vary greatly. The story on the back would definitely add credibility. Did the person say why he signed it twice?

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 2:50pm

I should scan it - she literally covered the entire Reverse of the 8x10 with a full description of the event. No, she did not mention why. I imagine she was a little "overjoyed" and he just grabbed it again and signed "Richard B" - he was heading to the theater for the final performance so in a hurry. Most unusual for the "Love" part. You know, he is only 50 here!

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 5, 2019 at 3:20pm

Is that her signature on the photo as well? And her pictured?

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 3:22pm

Yes, that is her. She signed front and back. From the text on the Reverse she seems to have traveled quite a distance to accomplish this.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 3:51pm

Here is another example of an IP color candid:

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2019 at 5:19pm

And here is a b/w candid signed in fountain in the '50's:

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 5, 2019 at 5:24pm

This is more in line with what I've seen. You have convinced me the OP is very rushed street obtained signature. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 6, 2019 at 3:35pm

Hi Joe,

Here is what Cecelia wrote on the back of the Burton - great provenance if lengthy and repetitive. Good thing this is 8x10 with all she had to say!

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